Veterinarian

1 week ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States State of Utah Full time
Salary: $ $64.22 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 36145

Agency: 570 Department of Agriculture and Food

Unit: 1320 DAG ADC ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL

Opening Date: 02/14/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter: Christa Rowland,

# of Openings: 1

Location: 4315 South 2700 West TSOB South Bldg Floor 2 Taylorsville, Utah

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link:

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY:

Job Description

Job Title: Field Veterinarian

Job Description:
The Animal Industry Division of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is looking for a field veterinarian to work in the Animal Health Program to prevent and control animal diseases as well as with the Meat and Poultry Inspection program to assure wholesome products for consumers at state-inspected slaughterhouses. This position will be approximately 80% animal health duties and 20% meat inspection duties.
Principal Duties:
As a Field Veterinarian, you will:
  • Review, apply, and enforce the laws, regulations, and policies of the Department.
  • Act as a liaison between UDAF, other state and federal agencies, veterinarians, and animal owners on issues involving zoonotic and reportable diseases.
  • Work with industry and other state, national, and international organizations in the development of disease control methods, testing protocols, management practices, and educational materials.
  • Complete required inspections, tasks, and reports in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and manage reportable animal diseases and zoonotic diseases.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal law for animal movements, disease response, exhibitions, and Animal Industry programs.
  • Coordinate with other Animal Industry programs as needed to enhance animal disease traceability and disease prevention/preparedness.
  • Perform ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections on animals and carcasses at state slaughterhouses.
  • Inspect slaughterhouses for compliance with applicable state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Work with all animal species humanely.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Experience in clinical veterinary medicine.
  • A current Utah veterinary license and USDA Category II accreditation.
  • A valid Utah driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and a safe driving record.
  • Knowledge of various disease control and eradication programs (e.g. rabies, trichomoniasis, brucellosis).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Animal Industry Division is committed to serving both the agricultural industry and the general public by ensuring safe food and protecting the industry from harmful diseases. We work closely with veterinarians, producers, and other agencies and cover a wide variety of species. We have great health and retirement benefits and a fun work environment.

The Agency:
For more information about the Animal Industry Division, click
Qualifications
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
  • The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
  • The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
  • The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
  • The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
  • The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
  • The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Teaching others how to do something.
  • Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
  • Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Supplemental Information
  • You must have the capacity to meet the demands of a physical, strenuous work environment.
  • Public Health Veterinarian training for meat inspection duties may require up to 10 weeks of in-person training at locations outside the state.
  • Additional out of state trainings may be required for other job duties.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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01

Did you graduate from an accredited school of veterinary medicine?
  • Yes
  • No
02

How many years of work experience do you have in clinical veterinary medicine?
  • Education only
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-4 years
  • 5 or more years
03

Do you have experience in meat and poultry slaughter and processing inspection?
  • Yes
  • No
04

Please describe any specialized training you have that would be applicable to this position.

05

Do you have experience in regulatory medicine?
  • Yes
  • No
06

Are you licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Utah?
  • Yes
  • No
07

Are you AVMA - accredited as a Category II veterinarian with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services?
  • Yes
  • No
08

Do you have a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one if employed by the State of Utah?
  • Yes
  • No
09

Were you referred to t his position by a current UDAF employee?
  • Yes
  • No
10

If yes, what is the name of the employee who referred you to this position?

11

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
  • State of Utah job site )
  • Referred by a Friend or Family
  • Indeed
  • Other External Job Board or Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • DWS job website )
  • Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
  • Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
  • University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
  • Contacted by a Recruiter
  • Career or Job Fair
  • Internship
  • Interviewed for different position
  • Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
  • Other (not listed above)
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